Surah 18:83-98 states that Dhu'l-Qarneyn (Alexander the Great) was a devout Muslim and died old in his old age
Yet, historical records show that Alexander the Great died rather young at 33 years of age of malaria. And in India on the Hyphasis River, he had twelve altars built in dedication to twelve Olympian gods.
A "devout Muslim" who died old in his age? Try again.
2007-02-14 00:00:21 · 8 answers · asked by Loathe thy neighbor. 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the vet: Most Islamic scholars disagree with you.
2007-02-14 00:06:34 · update #1
Everything you say is what I just read on Wikipedia. Just shows us more about the Qua ran.
2007-02-14 00:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by E-Razz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are wrong
I Have no idea where did you get your translation from but nothing in those verses speak about Dhu'l-Qarneyn death.
Nothing also in the Quran tie Dhu'l-Qarneyn to being Alexander the great.
As a matter of fact the legend has it that Alxander the great claimed to be God so this is enough for us to reject him all together.
If you did a search before you post the question you would have found the same question posted by ex-Muslim cow girl
God bless
Added later
As for “the vet: Most Islamic scholars disagree with you.” A very nice try. Trying to show as if you are speaking from a position of knowledge.
If they are right and you are coping your information from Wikipedia here is a quote of what they have to say
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Some Muslim scholars disagree that Alexander was Dhul-Qarnayn. There are actually some theories that Dhul-Qarnayn was a Persian King with a vast Empire as well, possibly King Cyrus the Great. The reason being is Dhul-Qarnayn is described in the Holy Quran as a monotheist believer who worshipped Allah (God). Taking this into consideration this removes Alexander as a candidate for Dhul-Qarnayn as it is well known that Alexander was a man who followed the Hellenistic traditions of Greece making him a polytheist not a monotheist.
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2007-02-14 08:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Temsah 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
im not muslim but i do know there are far more contatictions in the buy-bull.
Matthew 2:1
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king.
Luke 2:1
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
Quirinius became governer of Syria in 6 CE, ten years after king Herod's death.
so you cant even tell when jesus was born.
and if you look into the history they are most likely talking about Cyrus the Great (aka Cyrus II of Persia)
2007-02-14 08:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dhu'l-Qarneyn that the Quran talks about is not the Alexander the Great.
2007-02-14 08:08:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Can you tell what is your "historical record" ?... where do you take that from ?.... and beside, it's wrong
The verse you put up there, does talk about Dhul-Qarnain, but never about the age he died, but that he built a barrier.
May God help you, you are in need...
2007-02-14 08:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by ●♥ Mαmα ♥● 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dhu'l-Qarneyn is not Alexander the great
2007-02-14 08:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by the vet 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Koran, like the Christian & Jewish Bible, has many contradictions.
Moral of the tale: don't live your life according to a bloody book!
2007-02-14 08:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by bonshui 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
life or dead are in gods hand
2007-02-14 08:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by esmalaliblack 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋